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Pumpkin pie vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pumpkin pie and Cheese sandwich different?

  • Pumpkin pie is higher in Vitamin A, however, Cheese sandwich is richer in Phosphorus, Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A from Pumpkin pie is 47% higher.
  • Pumpkin pie has less Sodium.

Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 19% 15% 34% 49% 11% 35% 31% 30% 29%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 61% 27% 98% 53% 24% 164% 109% 141% 133%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +285.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +218.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +83.2%
Contains more IronIron +191.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +123.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +371.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +377.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +350%
~equal in Copper ~0.16mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 206% 15% 3% 44% 29% 21% 27% 15% 44% 33% 20% 20%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5% 4.3% 0% 0% 90% 99% 60% 37% 60% 15% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4736.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +102.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +187.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +37.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +314.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +146.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 10% 35% 50%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 9.75 g
Carbs: 34.83 g
Water: 50.39 g
Other: 1.13 g
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +1474.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +151.3%
Contains more FatsFats +156.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +67.1%
Contains more OtherOther +236.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 55% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.988 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.77 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.129 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.166 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -51.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +125%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +417.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pumpkin pie Cheese sandwich
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin pie Cheese sandwich Opinion
Calories 243kcal 497kcal Cheese sandwich
Protein 3.9g 9.8g Cheese sandwich
Fats 9.75g 25g Cheese sandwich
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg Cheese sandwich
Net carbs 33.03g 55.1g Cheese sandwich
Carbs 34.83g 58.2g Cheese sandwich
Cholesterol 26mg 7mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin D 2IU Pumpkin pie
Magnesium 14mg 54mg Cheese sandwich
Calcium 64mg 204mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 167mg 306mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 0.9mg 2.62mg Cheese sandwich
Sugar 18.88g Cheese sandwich
Fiber 1.8g 3.1g Cheese sandwich
Copper 0.148mg 0.16mg Cheese sandwich
Zinc 0.39mg 0.87mg Cheese sandwich
Starch 10.73g Pumpkin pie
Phosphorus 81mg 382mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 239mg 839mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A 3434IU 71IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A 448µg 21µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin E 0.76mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin D 0.1µg Pumpkin pie
Manganese 0.227mg 1.083mg Cheese sandwich
Selenium 5.4µg 24.3µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.358mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.427mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 1.107mg 3.185mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 0.622mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.261mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.35µg 0.12µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin K 13.2µg Pumpkin pie
Folate 26µg 64µg Cheese sandwich
Choline 37.5mg Pumpkin pie
Saturated Fat 1.988g 4.129g Pumpkin pie
Monounsaturated Fat 4.6g 10.351g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 1.77g 9.166g Cheese sandwich
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.13mg Cheese sandwich
Threonine 0.154mg 0.298mg Cheese sandwich
Isoleucine 0.158mg 0.383mg Cheese sandwich
Leucine 0.297mg 0.698mg Cheese sandwich
Lysine 0.192mg 0.344mg Cheese sandwich
Methionine 0.249mg 0.167mg Pumpkin pie
Phenylalanine 0.175mg 0.472mg Cheese sandwich
Valine 0.211mg 0.438mg Cheese sandwich
Histidine 0.088mg 0.219mg Cheese sandwich
Fructose 2.85g Pumpkin pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin pie Cheese sandwich
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Pumpkin pie
32%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pumpkin pie
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie contains less Sodium (difference - 600mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.141g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Pumpkin pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172787/nutrients
  2. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.